Holiday Switch (2007)

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Jingle bells,

Jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun

it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Oh jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun

it is to ride

in a one-horse

open sleigh.

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go,

laughing all the way.

Bells on bobtails ring,

making spirits bright.

What fun it is

to laugh and sing

this sleighing song tonight.

Jingle bells, Jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun

it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Oh jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Has anybody seen

the Christmas lights?

Mom is calling you.

She can't find the

Christmas stuff.

Uh huh, whatever.

Is anyone even

listening to me?

No.

Eleanor!

We're having a holiday

party at school today.

Are you having one?

That's for kids.

We don't have those

parties in Jr. High.

How's that Santa coming?

The glue won't stick.

I like the ornaments

you made last year.

Did you find them yet?

Which ones did we

make last year?

The Popsicle

stick reindeer.

The Popsicle

stick reindeer.

Of course!

I don't know.

We'll ask mom, okay.

Are you girls

ready for school?

Only two more days and

Christmas vacation.

Good, after tomorrow I

can sleep in all day.

Eleanor, you

making an ornament?

No, it's stupid.

What?

How can this be?

I can't believe that you,

of all of my children,

are going to break the great

Ferguson family tradition,

with

no ornament!

Why is there so

much laundry to do?

What is it honey?

Have you seen this

pile of laundry Gary?

Where are the

Christmas lights?

We're the only house

on the whole block

without any up.

Sounds like

fun down there.

Coming.

Dinky lights,

pathetic tree...

another great

Ferguson tradition.

What do you care?

You said you didn't

believe in Santa anyway.

I don't, but I

believe in presents.

I don't know what

you did with them.

Of course, it's my fault.

Mommy, Eleanor

[Unclear] Santa.

-I did not!

h* h* h*.

Liv, finish

your breakfast.

-You're not my mommy.

What are those, the inside of

the terminator?

No, it's our

Christmas lights.

Those are pretty Gary.

The Fergusons

will have lights.

Right.

It's all right, I

can untangle these.

Perfect...just in

time for Easter.

No, no, no.

I can handle it.

I just need to

find an end.

-Mommy, Elly's being mean.

-Don't call me Elly,

my name is Eleanor.

I might make it work.

Why don't we just

buy new ones?

Oh that's right, we

can't afford new ones.

We've maxed out

four credit cards.

What do you want me to do?

It would just be nice if

maybe you could paid

for some of that work you did.

Oh, oh, see these huh.

Tada!

Wow.

Okay. I'll admit it; it's

going to be a lean Christmas.

Do you have any

work lined up Gary?

Well, I finished

a plumbing job

on the Larrys yesterday, so

I'll send an invoice out today.

Great, and do you think that

maybe sometime this year

you could fix the

downstairs toilet,

because it still

doesn't work.

Look, I've got a few leads

on some things okay.

Something's

going to come up.

Something always comes up.

And what about

if it doesn't?

You know you can't pay

bills with optimism Gary.

Four days till Christmas.

Four days.

I can't buy anything

and we need everything.

Mommy, we're

going to be late.

Oh, what about this?

Wail till you see.

It's going to

be beautiful.

We don't even

have a tree Gary.

I know.

Perfect.

Perfect, I mean what

else could go wrong?

You know what,

don't worry?

Don't worry.

It's going to be

a great Christmas.

I'm going to get a

tree, I promise you.

From where, the park?

Yes, the park.

That's a great idea.

Mom, I have a test...

I'm going to take

the kids to school.

I can't be late; it's

the end of the semester.

Come on Eleanor!

Where's Mom?

I'm giving her a break.

Get in.

I'll walk.

Olivia!

Olivia, you forgot

your cookies.

We stayed up so

late making these.

And you left them

on the table.

Silly goose.

-Oops.

-Oops.

Eleanor, where

are you going?

Where do you think?

(Sigh)

Mommy, are we going

to have a Christmas tree?

Baby, ask your dad.

Absolutely.

It might not have

any branches...

No branches?

Where will we hang

our ornaments?

Do you remember that old

cartoon I showed you?

Well we will wrap the

tree in your blanket

and it will grow to a

full-size Christmas tree.

Like magic?

Christmas is the most

magic time of the year.

It's when wishes

come true.

Right honey?

Have fun at your

party, okay.

Okay.

And eat lunch before you

go eating all the cookies.

Okay Mommy.

Oh, I didn't finish

my Santa yet.

Can I finish it

when I get home?

Yes, of course you can.

Beautiful day!

[engine starts]

Eleanor?

Eleanor?

Get in the car,

it's cold.

Daddy, does Eleanor

hate Christmas?

No, no, of course not!

Does Mom hate Christmas?

No baby; nobody

hates Christmas.

Eleanor, get

in the car now!

Mom hates Christmas.

It always puts

her in a bad mood.

Thank you Eleanor, welcome

to the Ferguson carpool.

[Music]

[Music]

[Music]

Oh, Olivia,

Olivia, Olivia.

(Phone Rings)

Oh, you didn't

get the payment?

No ma'am we didn't.

We are going to need

that payment right away.

Okay, well, I'm going

to put it on my card.

You didn't get

the payment?

No, I'm sorry we didn't.

Yeah, I sent it.

Well, I have no record

of it here ma'am.

Could you just look over

the bill again, because,

I think there's a mistake.

I guess I just

misplaced the bill.

I don't know...

Well the late fee ...

Yeah, I'm usually so

good about these things.

I was wondering if you

could waive that late fee?

You know, I'm hardly ever

late...we're never late.

This is the first time.

I sent the payment.

I have no idea...right.

You know, I just

pay half...well;

I could pay you

half of that now.

Full minimum payment.

Full minimum payment.

Full minimum payment.

The check's in the mail.

Thanks.

[music throughout]

[in distance]

h* h* h*, Merry Christmas.

-Nick!

-Thank you.

I'm here, Sheila...

Come on, I don't

have that much time.

Can I help you?

Were you interested in

something in the window?

Yeah, the red dress.

How much?

$1200.

Plus tax?

Mhm. Would you like

to try it on?

Uh, oh yes!

Well I'll grab

one for you.

[door opens, closes]

-Paula!

-(Gasp)

I thought

that was you!

Nick, hi.

Yeah, it's me.

Great.

Wow, what a surprise!

Yeah.

So, I mean, you're

back in town.

Well I guess I couldn't

stay in Nice forever,

could I?

What are you doing here?

Ah, yeah, shopping.

How long has it been since

we've seen each other?

-Four years?

-Five.

Five.

Your father's memorial.

Yeah.

You still painting?

Oh yeah.

Hi.

You remember

Paula don't you?

We went to

school together.

She used to work for

my father's gallery.

Of course. Hello.

Hi.

Honey, I need the AMEX.

So how's Gary?

Oh, great.

Still doing construction.

Have you been to

my gallery lately?

No, no.

Not in a long time.

Oh, you should see the

lineup of new artists

I've discovered.

Wow.

Are you still

doing florals?

Yeah, all the time.

Well then, you've

got to come.

You'll love the new show.

Honey, we're late.

I'm inviting Paula

to the opening.

[both]

What?

The new show

opens tonight.

You and Gary should come.

Really?

Yeah, 8 o'clock tonight.

That dress will

look great on you.

I gotta go.

But, um, thank you.

It's really

good to see you.

Are you going to

take any of those?

You know, I'm going

to think about it

and maybe I'll

be back tomorrow.

I'll look forward to

seeing you there.

[sound of streetcorner

Santa in distance]

I have nothing to wear.

Honey, you look

good in nothing.

I mean whatever you wear;

you're going to look great.

I have nothing

good enough.

Well what about the

lime green pant suit

my mom gave you for

Christmas last year?

Okay, forget that I

even offered that.

Why are we even

going to this?

What? What are you

talking about now?

Well you don't even have to

go to this gallery thing.

We never go anywhere

Gary and this is free.

It's something we

can afford, right?

[woman's voice]

Mrs. K.!

Mrs. K.!

you're going to be late

for your appointment

with Armando!

Oooh, losing my mind!

I hope Santa brings

me a pretty dress.

Yeah, have him

bring me one too.

Hi baby.

Mommy, look, do

you like my Santa?

I do, you did

such a good job!

You didn't even see it.

Oh, I did.

It's as adorable

as you are.

Are you dressed

for an 80s party?

You're funny.

Okay, you girls be

in bed by 10, okay?

Gary?

-Hey, you look terrific.

-Oh, thanks.

Can I have this dance?

Come on, let's go.

We're going to be late.

Eleanor, may I

have this dance?

You have to go,

you'll be late.

I'll dance with you daddy.

You will?

Come on.

Hand please?

Yes.

Dad, you're so weird.

Good night girls.

Let's go.

[shivering]

Your chariot has

arrived Mrs. Ferguson.

I left the pin

in my skirt.

I completely

forgot to sew it!

Oh my god.

Baby, you can't

even see it.

Gary!

There's going to be women

in there whose dresses

cost over $1200.

plus tax.

Mine was at the Goodwill

and it has a pin in it.

You can barely even see

it, I'm telling you.

It looks great.

Oh, Prairie Fauvists.

[music and chatter throughout]

And I replied, sweetie...

...nobody does Aspen

on Christmas day.

Oh Aspen's done.

Everyone goes

to Telluride.

Completely out of date.

Gary, can you not push me?

Do you see anyone else

pushing their wife?

Gary! Paula!

Oh great, the

old flame Janine!

Come on, I like Janine.

Well then, you

talk to her.

Hi guys.

Hi.

Can you believe

this place?

-It's amazing.

-It's pretty great.

How are you Gary?

Not bad. Not bad.

Where's Nick?

Over by the window;

he's the one surrounded

by all the girls -

the same as

high school.

Well, go on and say hi.

We'll just stay here

and discuss painting.

House painting.

Good, have fun.

Thank you.

I bet Nick can't

paint a house.

I bet he doesn't do

copper plumbing either.

[chatter throughout]

Paula.

Nick.

Oh, I didn't even see you.

You made it.

Is Gary here?

Yeah, he's over there.

I want to show

you something;

I'm so glad you came.

Hello.

-Hi sweetie.

-How are you?

Hello, gorgeous.

You look lovely,

both of you.

Great work.

Have to tell you, it really

feels great to be back.

So what do you

think of this?

Very modern.

What is it?

Garbage.

(Laughs)

How you been?

Good.

Gosh it must be so nice

to travel around Europe,

buying art.

Well, I've missed people.

You're surrounded

by people.

Not friends.

I was dating this guy

last year but it fizzled,

he didn't

want kids.

Well, you know what;

you'll find someone

because you're

a good person.

So what are you doing to

keep yourself busy these days?

Life.

I've two girls, so

there is always,

always something.

Yeah.

Kids are great.

I never went

down that road.

No?

Yeah, god,

they're your life.

Would you be interested in

working in a Art Gallery again?

You mean like

working here?

Sh, our secret.

Hi.

Sheila, hi.

Nice to see you again.

You too.

Wow, that's a

fantastic skirt.

Honey, Malcolm and Shanite

would like to talk to you

about the large

piece from Florence.

Mr. and Mrs. Kensington,

photo please?

Good night.

Nice seeing you Paula.

Nice skirt...

I know.

Hey, I'm done.

I'm done.

I'm ready to go.

Okay, hang on.

I'm going to go say

goodbye to Nick.

Why?

Well, because I didn't get

a chance to say hello.

Which piece did you like?

Excuse me, just a second.

You know how

lucky you were?

What?

Dating both of them

in high school?

Yeah.

You ended up with the

right guy though.

I bet Gary's a great dad.

Yeah, he is.

[indistinct chatter]

Did you enjoy

the party?

How's Janine?

Maybe I should have

taken her to Prom.

What are you doing?

[radio playing quietly]

What was dad

drinking last night?

Once we put our

ornaments on it,

the tree will look great.

That's not a tree,

that's a branch.

Admiring our Christmas

branch girls?

All right,

let's go ladies.

Last day of school before

Christmas vacation.

Keep it moving.

Mush. Mush.

Hi girls.

-Hi Reg.

-Hey.

Hey Gary, you ready to go?

I got the lights.

Yeah, do you mind dropping

the girls off a school?

I'll meet you

at the sight.

Yeah, sure.

Come on guys.

Back-packs, back-packs.

Let's go.

Love you daddy.

All right, have

a good day.

-Bye dad.

-Thank you.

How about you

sweetheart?

Me?

Oh, I was booking

a flight to France,

taking in the Louvre,

doing a little holiday

shopping in Paris

and then dinner

at the Ritz.

The usual.

Enjoy the Louvre.

[quietly]

I'm sorry Gary.

[quiet music throughout]

[crying]

[music throughout]

[chuckles]

There you are.

[woman's voice]

Mrs. K., you're

going to be late

for your appointment

with Armando!

Remember lunch at

the club afterward!

Mrs. K...

Mrs. K.!

You're going to be late for

your appointment with Armando!

[Music]

[Music]

[Music]

(Grunts)

Oh!

[gasp!]

Mrs. K., you fall down!

Are you all right?

Yeah.

I think I'm okay.

Let me help you up.

I don't know how

this happened.

Not to worry Mrs. K..

Mrs. K.?

You prefer now I call

you Mrs. Kensington?

[man's voice]

Martina, is Paula up yet?

[whispers]

No!

No, not yet.

Tell her I hired someone to put

up the Christmas lights, okay?

Okay.

Was that Nick

asking for me?

Yes.

Where's Sheila?

Sheila...

At the gallery.

[gasp]

Oh, this is so strange.

I know.

This is a very strange

time for all of us.

Vayamos.

[gasp]

[Music]

[chuckles]

Oh my god,

look at that!

[Unclear]

Oh god, this

is so gorgeous.

Yes, you picked that one

up in Italy this summer.

Very nice.

I picked that up in Italy?

Yes, only the best for

you Mrs. Kensington.

Only the best.

Oh, your hair

appointment...

My hair appointment?

Okay.

One thing.

Yes, yes?

I'm Mrs. Kensington?

Are you feeling all

right Mrs. Kensington?

Why do you keep

calling me that?

Are you're Martina?

Oh please, Mrs. K., it's

been a tough enough day

without you

acting like this.

Did you take too much of

your prescriptions again?

My...? No.

No, good.

There is so much going on;

so much stress already.

You must get going.

This must be a dream,

but it seems so real.

Oh, brunch

at the Club at 11.

Right, brunch at

the Club at 11.

Okay.

Okay!

[]

I never imagined

anything else;

always thought I could

take care of myself.

But now I'm making

a brand new start,

and I've had a

change of heart.

Feelings are hidden

deep inside of me;

they have to get out,

they have to break free.

And now I find I've

been playing a part,

and I've had a

change of heart.

Hi honey.

When I see

you smile,

it makes life worthwhile.

Now I've got the style

It's all about you,

it's all about me.

The road may be rocky,

the road may bend,

but we're going to

make it to the end.

And now we're making

a brand start,

and I've had a

change of heart.

[Music]

It's all about you,

it's all about me.

The road may be rocky,

the road may bend,

but we're going to

make it to the end.

And now we're making

a brand start,

and I've had a

change of heart.

[Music]

[Music]

I've had a

change of heart.

Well, as far as dreams go,

this is 1st Class!

Oh Mrs. K...

[unclear]

You need to get going.

Don't keep

Armando waiting.

Oh, Armando?

Yes.

[door opens]

Oh don't bother dropping

by today, I'm tied up.

Enjoy yourself.

I have a very hard

working husband, don't I?

Si.

Where was I having

lunch once again?

At the Club.

The Club.

-Yes.

-Which Club?

The Montclair.

Oh, oh.

The one up on the hill?

Yes.

Yeah, I knew that.

[Unclear]

Too much prescriptions.

[horn honks]

Merry Christmas!

(Laughter)

Hi.

Yes, I'm here for my

appointment with Armando.

To the Club as usual.

Oh, maybe I'm

meeting Nick.

Paula!

Honey!

Who cut your hair last?

Who did this to you?

Have you been

cheating on Armando?

Yes.

Please take pity

on my hair Armando.

What do you want

me to do with this?

I know, I know, up.

Up and big.

Big.

We need, blonder, we need

bigger, we need sexy!

Who's a bad girl?

Who's a sexual kitten?

Me!

Yes! Scissors!

-Ready?

-Yeah.

[sigh] Another

masterpiece by Armando.

You look beautiful.

[quiet music]

Paula, over here?

Wow, what have you

done to your hair?

Don't you love it?

We're talking about what

to do for New Years.

Didn't you and Nick

ski Aspen last winter?

Oh, I'm sure we did.

I don't you remember you

staying in the condo.

Maybe we stayed

in a hotel.

You wouldn't

stay in a hotel,

because you have a condo

right next to Liz.

-Who's Liz?

-I am.

Right. That Liz.

Are you okay?

We here Nick has

a new publicist.

I think he

needed a new one.

Quite attractive I hear.

I hear she's brilliant

with the press.

Is she invited

to your party?

My party?

Christmas Eve party.

Wow, god, you know

I completely forgot

about that party.

I'm just going to

have to talk to Martina

and we'll throw

something together.

Oh right.

So, what are you wearing?

Mm...the red dress.

(Laughter)

Yes!

Mrs. Kensington, it's so

good to see you again.

Yes, well, it's the dream

dress...for a dream.

$1,200.

I know, plus tax.

Wrap it up please.

And would you like to

see the night gowns

we just got in from Paris?

Just came in this morning.

Just to tempt you.

How much?

$800 each.

$800 for a nightgown?

From Paris.

Right, a steal.

Why don't I just fly the

Paris and pick up a few.

You could.

Yes, yes I could.

We are going to

fly to Paris.

It will be the perfect

Christmas gift.

London, Paris, Rome.

[squeal]

Where are we going?

Oh yes, yes, yes.

Maybe something tropical.

Tropical or romantic.

Tropical/romantic,

tropical/romantic.

[laughter]

-Here you go.

-Thank you.

Hello, Mrs. Kensington?

Oh hi, I'm just

here to see Nick.

Mr. Kensington is busy;

he's in a private meeting.

Oh, who with?

He's doing press packets.

Oh, well did he say

how long he would be?

He didn't say.

(Knock on door)

Nick?

Hi.

I told her you

were busy.

I'm in the middle of

something here Paula.

What would you like?

Oh, I just wanted to

ask you something.

Ask me?

It was kind of a

personal matter.

Can this wait until later?

Sure.

Yeah, of course.

Oh, hey, where do you want

to have dinner tonight?

Ahh...

Dinner?

I'll be home

at 7 o'clock.

Okay, I'll have Martina make

up something special, huh?

Don't go out of your way

to do anything special.

Roxanne...

No more

interruptions.

Boy he could really

use a vacation huh?

Which do you think

he would prefer -

a tour of Europe, or a

Mediterranean cruise?

He hates the water.

Right, right.

Well, Europe is still lovely

this time of year, right?

I'm back.

Talk about shop

until you drop,

I'll tell

you what...

and you know,

I used every single

credit card in my purse.

Gosh, wait till you

see what I'm wearing

to dinner tonight.

Oh, where are you going?

We're dining in tonight.

Who is?

Nick and I.

So could you make

something sexy?

I have only

frozen fish.

Okay, well fish

can be sexy.

Fish with a little

something on it.

Something sexy?

Yeah.

[speaking Spanish]

Okay.

And we are having a

party on Christmas eve,

so we are really going to

have to talk about the food.

What food?

It's catered.

-It's catered?

-Yeah.

I am in heaven.

Well I will be up

in my bathroom

having a luxurious Jacuzzi.

[unclear]

[]

[sigh]

[laughs]

I love Paris...

when it drizzles.

That's how it happens...

...one day the mind,

she's gone.

And I'm going to love

Paris in the summer

when it's sizzles!

Hey Martina, guess who

bought two tickets

to Paris -

where it sizzles?

Who needs this

many lights?

Nick Kensington does.

Didn't he marry

your old girlfriend?

Just keep doing what

you're doing Reg.

I see you're over her turning

you down for the prom.

Haven't you got some

lights to hang?

I will come down

off this ladder.

Easy big fella.

Gary?

Gary?

What are you doing here?

Hi Paula, Nick hired me to

put up the Christmas lights.

How are you?

-Good.

-Good.

So, we haven't seen

each other since...

...since the gallery opening.

Oh right.

Yeah, Janine and I

had a great time.

Thank you.

Oh right.

Oh, so you would

be with Janine?

Well yeah, since

after high school.

We...

How are your kids?

You have kids right?

Yeah, two girls.

Eleanor and Olivia.

Yeah.

Have you met them?

Okay, Gary was here.

Why?

Why, why, why, why would

I put Gary in my dream?

And how long do

dreams last exactly?

And why am I

talking to myself?

Do you think I have

too much jewelry on?

If you were a float

in a parade no,

but for a person, yes.

What time does Nick...

Mr. Kensington, usually

get home from work?

Oh Mr. K, he's often late.

He probably has lots to

do at the office, huh?

Recently, yes.

Mr. Kensington,

it's almost 7,

I'm leaving.

I got more

Christmas shopping.

It's okay,

I'll lock up.

Good night Roxanne.

Good night.

Don't you have some

shopping to do?

I have everything I want

for Christmas right here.

Yes you do.

[music playing]

You know I'm thinking

maybe he stopped off

for some champagne.

Uh huh...

Or maybe even flowers.

Okay.

Hey, I am not drinking

by myself anymore,

so I am pouring

you a glass.

No thank you.

Oh, I insist.

What shall we 'cheers' to?

To new beginnings

at Christmas.

Are you having

a new beginning?

Yes.

I better go and

check the sexy fish.

No wait, wait, wait.

It's my turn.

We're going to 'cheers'.

To new beginnings

at Christmas time.

Did I tell you I feel like

I'm on my first date?

Yes, many times, and your

first date is very late.

Yes, well he was

at the office

meeting with his

new publicist;

they seem to be getting

along very well.

He gets along with women.

I wonder why we

never had kids?

Do you ever wonder

why we never had kids?

No I didn't.

And I'm going to check

the fish, I think,

now it's not so sexy.

Oh wait, what song

should I put on?

What do Nick and I

usually dance to?

He doesn't dance.

-He doesn't?

-No.

Yeah, you know,

he never danced

in high school either.

Now you're seeing

the problems.

[door opens]

Uh-oh.

Dinner ready?

Well hello there stranger!

Turn off that noise.

Well, I thought we'd

do a little samba

before dinner.

What are you

talking about?

I just finished

a long day.

And those damn photos

didn't turn out

for the press packet.

I'm sorry, but you know

samba can be relaxing.

Come on, I'll teach you.

What are you doing?

We don't dance.

Loosen up Nick, come

on, give it a shot.

Come on, it'll be fun.

How much wine

have you had?

Just a couple of glasses.

Why did you stop by today?

Sit down first.

I got you an early

Christmas gift.

We've already

given each other

our Christmas

presents Paula.

Well this is extra.

What is it?

Well, you sir

work way too hard,

and we need a vacation.

I'm starting to feel

very awkward here Paula.

Your dress,

the dancing...

what are you doing?

Paris.

Two tickets; you and moi.

Hotel, spa, museums,

art shows...

We're not going

to Paris Paula.

Okay. It doesn't

have to be Paris.

We could go to Zurich.

What are you

talking about?

What do you mean?

We're getting a divorce.

A divorce?

We're not going anywhere

together, ever again.

That doesn't make sense.

We're having a catered

party on Christmas Eve.

Well, the divorce

is your idea;

come to think of it,

so is the party.

My idea?

Is this some ploy to

re-negotiate the settlement?

Everything is signed.

Paperwork goes through

midnight Christmas Eve.

Midnight?

That's when the sweet

table comes out.

You never could finish

anything could you?

The riding lessons;

cooking classes;

your attempt at art.

Well, I'm finishing

this one for you;

we're over, as is

this conversation.

[soft music]

[sigh]

I need to talk to Nick.

Are you kidding me?

You asked for this

divorce a year ago.

I don't want this now.

Well, it's a little

late for that.

Please, can't we just

try to work this out?

Maybe you should

see Dr. Degolia,

and have him adjust your

prescription again.

No, I don't need a

prescription Nick.

I need you.

After $100,000

in legal fees?

I don't want to have this

conversation with you anymore.

Understand?

Well Nick, maybe

there's something

we haven't tried.

How about counseling.

We spent three years

with Dr. Marson.

But we have everything we

need to make ourselves

perfectly happy.

It doesn't even

make sense.

That's what I

thought a year ago,

but apparently I

made you miserable.

Nick, I don't want us...

this life to just end.

You're unbelievable,

you know that?

You still don't

care about me.

You know I didn't

hear you say, Nick,

I realized I made a

big mistake, or Nick,

I've always loved you,

I'll try to be

a better wife.

All you care about is

having an expense account.

Anyway...

...it doesn't

matter anymore.

The papers are signed.

I'm moving on

with my life,

you should too.

At my age I'd

like the chance

to be with someone

who loves me.

Like Sheila.

Sheila loves me for who I

am, not what I can give.

You know back in

high school Nick,

I dated Gary Ferguson too.

Did you know that?

And I could have gone to the

prom with either one of you,

but in this life

I chose you.

And your point is?

That I chose you!

Life's all about

choices Paula,

every step of the way.

Honey, I just need...

oh...

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

We're done.

Okay, I'm ready to

go home now, okay?

This isn't fun anymore.

I want to wake up

from this dream now.

[Olivia's voice echoes]

Mommy?

Can we keep him?

Mommy, Mommy...Mommy.

Mommy, look what I made.

I love you Mommy.

Oh.

Well, Toto, looks like

we're not getting back

to Kansas.

Can I get you

anything Mrs. K.?

[Music]

Hello? Hello?

Can you hear me?

You lost a sock?

I can't get back.

I can't get back and I've

made a terrible mistake.

Get back?

Where are you going?

I thought this was

where happiness is,

but I need my family back.

[music throughout]

[family laughing and talking]

-You girls...

-I love you.

[music continues]

Mrs. K., you're just

too tired, that's all.

Let's get you to bed.

[Spanish]

You just

need some rest.

[Spanish]

I just want to go home.

You are home.

[girls laughing]

This is so fun.

[voices echo]

Hey Olivia want to come

and play with me and mom?

Hey Mom, can we go up

to the park please?

I love you mom.

I think you're

the coolest.

So how'd you do on your

Global Studies test?

Okay I guess.

The teacher hates me.

She doesn't hate you;

she says such good things

about on parent night.

Potatoes!

Wait a second, what

is she doing here?

Ellie!

How many times have

we talked about this.

No teacher hates you.

Did you just

call her Ellie?

She hates that.

You hate that right?

Miss Becker hates

me; trust me mom.

What?

Did you just call her mom.

Are you kidding me?

Why can't anybody hear me?

Daddy, can we do that

new dance you taught me,

again tonight.

You know,

the Zipperbug?

It's

Jitterbug sweetie,

but daddy always dances

with mommy first.

This can't be happening!

Why can't anybody see me?

Why has she

stolen my family?

[drill noise]

Gary?

[drill noise]

Gary?

Lights, lights.

It's got that funny

sound in it again.

Really?

Yeah.

I bought it used.

Janine will k*ll me if I

have to buy another one.

So, what does Janine think

about you working here?

We need the money.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Janine's a great lady.

[clears throat]

Hi Reg.

How you doing Gary?

Oh, good, good.

You'll tell me if the

reindeer are all crooked.

I don't want to give you

any crooked reindeer.

Santa's very meticulous

about the reindeer.

No, it looks great.

I mean, I think the middle

one looks like it's ready

for takeoff, but...

Is that Dasher or Donner,

because usually I have

trouble with Blitzen.

You know what, I'll just

straighten the reindeer.

How come you put up

all these lights

at Nick's house

and not ours?

At ours?

At yours.

At your house.

Well, one I get paid I'll

put my lights up at home.

I got a little trouble

with the drill right now.

Reg can't tell if it's the

motor or the cable, so...

Really?

I'm sorry to hear that,

but maybe it's a really

good time to take a break.

And go grab some lunch?

Lunch?

Yeah, I'm going

down to the club.

It is so festive there;

you would love it.

Actually Janine packed

me a club sandwich,

so that's about the only

club I'm gonna taste today.

Yeah, but I thought maybe it

could be a really good time

for us to do

some catching up.

It's my treat.

Nick's treat.

Yeah, he's doing

pretty well,

but I think I'm

gonna hang with Reg.

Gary, don't you remember

when you used to pick me up

from work and we'd go

have lunch at the Bluffs?

Yeah I do, I do

remember that.

That was a long time ago.

I'm just going to Armando's

and to do a little shopping.

I could be back and pick

you up around noon.

Uh, noon.

I've got a lot

of work to do;

a lot of work to do,

but thank you.

Janine made me

that sandwich,

so that's what

I'm going to have.

You could drive.

Really...

Thank you.

So what's up?

I think she was

coming on to me.

[music throughout]

Olivia!

Olivia!

Oh god, I'm so sorry.

I thought you were

somebody else.

I didn't mean to

scare you, okay?

That's quite all right.

Come along honey.

(Doorbell)

Oh, Paula?

I was in the

neighbourhood.

Are you looking for Gary?

Yeah, I need

to talk to him.

Oh, he's not home yet;

he had to get

something fixed.

[laughs]

Do you know when

he will be home?

Is there a problem with

the Christmas lights?

Yeah, sort of.

-Go fish.

-Whoa, I have 5 aces.

-It's not an ace,

it's the joker.

-Okay, I'll take it back.

-Daddy says the joker mild.

-That's wild, but

not in this game.

You have such

a lovely tree.

Your turn.

Gary probably picked it up

off the side of the road.

He's so creative

that way.

But the kids don't care,

they're just excited

Santa's coming!

Right girls?

-Too men.

-Those are jacks.

Hi girls.

Say hello to Mrs.

Kensington girls.

-Hi.

-Whatever.

-They're mine.

-Okay, go fish.

-I just did.

Thanks.

Wat--

Oh!

Watch up for the pool of

ketchup next to your arm.

[phone rings]

Mom, if that's Cody

I'm not home.

Hello, Ferguson

Construction here.

Ma'am our records indicate

you're way past due.

Honey, if we

could pay you,

we would pay

everyone else too.

Unacceptable...

Well, Merry

Christmas to you too.

Could I use the bathroom?

Sure, you'll have to use the

kid's bathroom upstairs,

the toilet down here is

having plumbing issues.

It's broken?

Of course it is.

Okay go fish.

Are you looking

for the bathroom?

OH! Oh my god.

I didn't mean

to scare you.

It's okay.

Janine told me that

you have something

to talk to me about.

Yeah, I do.

Okay, sh**t.

Oh, I'm not quite sure

how to say this thing.

What is it?

I miss you Gary.

I miss our

life together.

Our life together?

Gary?

Do you want your

white shirt for tonight?

Sure.

Paula, that was

ancient history.

That was high school.

No, not really.

Are you guys going out?

Oh yeah, Janine and

I like to go dancing.

You know,

you used to

like to dance.

I still do.

Well, you

know what,

you should Nick on

the dance floor.

We go to this great local

place just down the road.

In fact, I gotta

get changed,

otherwise Janine's gonna

hit me with a wooden spoon.

Gary, I just want you to--

I'm sorry.

I just want you to know

that I think you're

incredibly handy.

Nick, he's not so handy.

Well, Nick has his

talents and I have mine,

so if you need

anything fixed,

I'll be right over

in a heartbeat.

Did you ever wonder

what it would be like

if you married

somebody else?

Like who?

Like me?

Like you and me?

Don't you feel

anything for me?

Well, Paula, I know

about the divorce,

and I'm really sorry

that you couldn't work

things out with Nick.

This is so weird, here

we are you and me,

in our house, with our

kids downstairs...

You know what, you can't

be saying those kinds

of things because my family

is right downstairs.

It sounds a little crazy,

but I know that you're not,

I know that

you're not crazy.

Do you want me to

bring this shirt up?

I'll come and

get it honey.

I'll tell you what,

I'm going to come

over tomorrow

and I'm going

to put up your lights.

That way your house

is looking great

for the Christmas party

and I know that will

brighten up your day.

Is it hard

working for Nick?

I don't think about it.

The kids need things and

bills need to be paid,

and there's just not a lot

of work around Christmas.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay go.

Three nines.

Okay, my turn.

Hey, hey...

Hi...

Mrs. Kensington.

Hi.

I'm gonna go.

Gotta go rest up for your

big Christmas eve party

tomorrow night?

I hope you two

will be there -

and you, of course,

too Reg.

Yeah, Nick already

invited us.

We'll see.

The kids might be tired;

we might be tired.

I think I have plans.

Sorry.

Well, no, I mean, you

guys have to come.

I wouldn't know

what to wear.

No, it's not

like that.

Come as you are.

You two kids go already.

Come on girls, let's get

you upstairs to bed.

Coming.

Night.

Goodnight Dad.

All right, you

ready to go dance?

[laughter]

Okay then,

I gotta go.

Hang on.

Hey, we'll see you

tomorrow; hang in there.

Shall we?

What was that all about?

Problems at home.

What's that got

to do with you?

It's me sweetheart.

You have nothing

to worry about,

so let's go.

Mrs. K., are you

looking for something?

Where's Gary?

I don't know.

What do you mean?

He had a problem with his

drill, so he had to go.

He says not to worry,

the lights still be done

in time for the party.

[Music]

You came back.

You came back.

I told Martina I

wouldn't let you down.

I just had to get

my drill fixed.

Is there anything

I can do to help?

Come in.

I was just afraid that you

weren't going to come back,

you know.

I just felt like maybe you

were going leave me here.

Please don't

leave me here.

Leave you here?

It's okay.

I just really

want to come home.

I understand.

You do?

Of course I do.

You do? You want me

to come home too?

I want you to be happy.

Yeah, right now I'm happy.

That's good.

That's good.

You know what I want?

I really just want

you to kiss me.

I can't.

Here's the thing Paula.

I made a choice

a long time ago.

And?

And I'm happy

with that.

Right.

Right. Choices.

Right.

Paula, I'm sorry.

I'm taken.

I don't think I can get

out the way I came in,

so...

if you'll excuse me.

Mrs. Kensington,

what are you doing?

What are you doing?

Oh, I'm not

Mrs. Kensington,

I'm Mrs. Ferguson!

You're not okay.

What's really

bothering you?

Oh, everything.

My life is so empty.

Here I am, finally,

with all this money,

and it means nothing.

Why am I so miserable?

Because life without love,

it is not worth anything.

Yeah, that's true.

I know.

I have love in my life.

You do?

Yeah.

I've been married for

23 years with Carlos

and we have raised three boys

and I'm a grandmother too.

You are?

You raised three boys?

How come I

didn't know this?

You never ask.

Oh, I'm sorry Martina.

I should have asked

you about your life.

Was I good to you?

You've been nice.

I make a nice life

with my family,

my boys are happy.

That's what's important.

Yeah, I made a nice life

with my family once too,

and I just let it go.

Now I want it back.

All of it!

But I don't know how to

get back through the dryer.

Do you know that I

have two little girls?

I didn't know that.

And Gary and I, we've been

married for 18 years.

Mr. Ferguson,

the light man?

Yeah.

And now my biggest fear is

that I'm going to be stuck

here in this world and

I'm never going to get

my old one back.

I miss my little girls.

I miss them, and

I miss everything.

It was really good,

you know; it was good.

And Gary and I, we

really love each other.

Mrs. K.

I need to call

Dr. Degolia, okay?

I'm going to go shopping.

I just need to make

sure that they both

get to this address.

This one needs to have

Eleanor's name on it

and this one, this

one is Olivia.

Do you want to

include a gift card?

Um, no.

No gift card.

I need you to make sure

that they get there

tonight, though.

On Christmas Eve?

Please?

Of course,

Mrs. Kensington.

I'll personally see to it

that they arrive tonight.

Promise?

I'll take care of it.

Merry Christmas to you.

Yes, right,

American Express...

Right, same address,

for Gary Ferguson.

And that's the high

speed cordless drill.

Right, and make sure he

gets an extra battery

and a super charger.

No, I know, I need

it on Christmas -

it's a Christmas gift.

It will be there

tonight, right?

Okay, thank you.

h* h* h*.

Merry Christmas!

h* h* h*, holy mackerel!

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

[Music]

White wine?

Fabulous

decorations,

ample food, and

decent drink.

You'd never know.

Best divorce party I've

been to on a Christmas Eve.

Poor Paula.

And where is she?

No sign of her.

Seen plenty of

Sheila though.

Living room, far corner.

I feel like people

are staring at me.

So what, It's my party

and I want you here.

The timing

might look odd.

The timing is perfect.

In an hour and a half,

I'll be a free man.

You don't want me

to get snaffled up

by someone else, do you?

I do not.

I want you all to myself.

If I were Paula I'd make

sure I got the Condo.

She'll land on her feet.

I know her.

Your guests

are here.

They're wondering

where you are.

Is Gary here?

Everybody else

is here, but no,

Mr. Ferguson is not here.

You should come down

and greet your guests.

I don't really have

anything to say.

Well, just say

Merry Christmas;

thank you for coming;

I like your dress;

try the crab cakes.

[music and chatter throughout]

Thank you for coming.

I love your dress.

[chatter continues]

Oh Paula!

Oh...

have you tried

to crab cake?

No, should I?

I don't know.

I don't know; Martina

told me to say that.

You know, I want

to tell you that I hope

that you and Nick are actually

really very happy together.

Really?

That's good of you to say.

I was never

right for him.

I'm sure he

told you that.

I think you will be.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Excuse me.

For you.

Oh.

This is too beautiful!

Do you like them?

This is too much.

No, no it isn't.

Gosh, you're such a

good friend to me.

You deserve these.

No, this is

too much money.

It's not enough money.

You're always

there for me.

You deserve these.

Merry Christmas.

Gracias.

He's not coming.

You never know when

a door will open.

He's not coming.

Paula?

Hi!

I didn't think you

were going to come.

Here.

For me?

You didn't have

to do that.

Better not be expensive.

Trust me, it's not.

[Music]

How did you know?

You've been so

unhappy lately;

I though this will

make you smile.

Paula? Paula?

-Mommy, wake up!

-Mom, are you okay?

-Paula?

-I think she's waking up!

-Mom wake up!

Mom, are you okay?

Mommy, Mommy!

We were so

worried about you!

Hi. Hi!

I missed you guys so much.

I missed you guys so much!

Let me see you.

Mommy, Mommy,

come upstairs.

Look at the tree.

Okay, let's do that.

No place like home huh?

There's no

place like home.

I'll tell you what, come

on, let's see that tree.

I love the tree.

[doorbell]

[door closes]

Who can these

be from, huh?

Look!

Open them,

open them!

There's no name

on the tag.

Me either.

These are awesome!

Whoever they are, this is

exactly what I wanted.

Maybe it's from Santa.

But he forgot to get

one for you mommy.

I don't need one.

I have everything

I want, right here.

I think I can fix that.

This is for you.

You've been so

unhappy lately,

I thought this would

make you smile.

It's exactly

what I wanted!

[Music]

I love you, you know that?

Jingle bells, Jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Put this one on

the tree girls.

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, Jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, Jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.

Honey?

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go,

laughing all the way.

-May I have this dance?

-I'd love it.

Bells on bobtails ring,

making spirits bright.

What fun it is

to laugh and sing

this sleighing

song tonight.

[laughter, chatter]

Jingle bells, Jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun it

is to ride

in a one-horse

open sleigh.

Oh jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh.